Simvastatin or Lovastatin?

"James E." <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> I have been taking Zocor (Simvastatin), which is rather
> expensive.
Recently,
> my HMO has made Lovastatin available as a generic. which
> is much cheaper than Zocor.
>
> Is there a marked advantage to taking expensive
> Simvastatin, compared to cheap Lovavastin?

Lovavastin did really well compared to its competitor in a
recent test. However, we don't know your medical condition.
Please talk with your doctor.

Jeff

> --
> James -

On 2004-03-23 12:59:30 -0500, "James E." <[email protected]> said:

> Is there a marked advantage to taking expensive
> Simvastatin, compared to cheap Lovavastin?

Simvastatin is more potent than Lovastatin. Depending on
your lipid goals, Lovastatin may or may not get you there.
Talk to your doctor.